Forecasts change fast; your safety plan should move even faster. We kick off with a pulse check on the outdoor sector—AGM highlights, new board appointments, a life membership honoring long service, and a forward look at 2026 with training pipelines, a growing masterclass series, and the first industry awards on the horizon. From workforce shortages to the Western Sydney activity gap, we share concrete steps to build capacity, advocate effectively, and keep programs accessible and safe.
Then we shift gears into a hands-on tour of the Bureau of Meteorology’s revamped platform with MJ, National Community Engagement Lead. She explains why the upgrade was necessary—security, accessibility, and scale—and shows where to find what matters in the field: national radar mosaic, how to switch back to reflectivity, setting favorites for quick local checks, and activating forecast overlays for wind, waves, and heat. We also clarify what remains unchanged with MetEye and the Satellite Viewer, where to get help, and how model differences can affect tools like inReach or third-party weather apps. The emphasis is on building a reliable, simple workflow: pick trusted sources, learn the settings that match your environment, and combine them with on-the-ground patterns unique to your locations.
We round out with practical compliance and safety alerts: VET review consultations you can join now, a product recall for specific Back Country Cuisine meals, likely changes to Child Safe Standards for overnight camps, the portable long service scheme for community recreation, and the AAAS review timeline. We also unpack the Jindabyne MTB and Adventure Park EOI and discuss how to evaluate opportunities without disrupting local ecosystems. Our aim is to equip outdoor leaders with clear weather tools, stronger governance, and sharper local knowledge so trips are safer, programs run smoother, and communities stay active.
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